Release from U.S. 7th Fleet Public Affairs ***** Oct. 25, 2023 SYDNEY – Unmanned Surface Vessel Division One’s (USVDIV-1) unmanned surface vessels (USVs) Ranger, Mariner, Seahawk and Sea Hunter arrived in Sydney, Australia, for a scheduled port visit October 24 ahead…
U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant returns from Caribbean patrol after interdicting 5,600 pounds of illicit drugs
Release from U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area ***** Oct. 24, 2023 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC 617) returned home to Cape Canaveral, Tuesday, following a 29-day patrol in the Central Caribbean…
CORAS Wins Contract with the United States Naval Academy Leadership, Education, and Development Division
Release from CORAS ***** MCLEAN, Va. – October 24, 2023: CORAS is proud to announce a contract with the United States Naval Academy (USNA) to develop and deliver a mobile-enabled application for its Leadership, Education, and Development (LEAD) Division. The…
Alakai Defense Systems Awarded $30.7 Million Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Contract
Release from Alakai Defense Systems ***** Alakai to provide multiple checkpoint explosive detection systems TAMPA BAY, Fl.—October 24, 2023— Alakai Defense Systems Inc. announced that it was awarded a $30.7 million contract with the U.S. Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft…
Crowley Moves to Launch First-Ever LNG Bunkering at Panama Canal’s Pacific Side
Release from Crowley ***** (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.; Oct. 24, 2023) – Global shipping and sustainable energy logistics leader Crowley is proceeding with plans to provide liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering services on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal, under the first…
U.S. Navy Awards Bollinger Shipyards Contract to Build 4 Additional Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vessels
Release from Bolliger Shipyards ***** Award builds upon Bollinger’s growing autonomous portfolio LOCKPORT, LA. — (October 23, 2023) – The U.S. Navy has awarded Bollinger Shipyards (“Bollinger”), a privately-held and leading designer and builder of military and commercial vessels, a contract…
U.S. Coast Guard strengthens historic relationship with Philippines during landmark visit to Tacloban
Release from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam ***** Oct. 23, 2023 TACLOBAN, Philippines — In a historic first, the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) visited partners in Tacloban, Philippines, from Oct. 19 to 23, 2023, and the crew conducted…
DOD Aims to Publish 1st National Defense Industrial Strategy
Release from the U.S. Department of Defense ***** Oct. 20, 2023 | By David Vergun By December, the Defense Department hopes to issue its first-ever National Defense Industrial Strategy, which will be followed by DOD’s implementation plan, said Laura D. Taylor-Kale, assistant…
DOD Responds to Attacks, Continues Efforts to Deter Spread of Israel-Hamas War
Release from the U.S. Department of Defense ***** Oct. 19, 2023 | By Jim Garamone DOD assets in the Red Sea, Iraq and Syria responded to missile and drone attacks over the past two days, as U.S. service members look to deter…
DOD Report Details Chinese Efforts to Build Military Power
Release from the U.S. Department of Defense Oct. 19, 2023 | By Jim Garamone The People’s Republic of China is continuing its efforts to overturn the international rules-based order and is building an increasingly effective military to further these aims, said a…
